Aizawl: Mizoram Minister for Social Welfare and Women & Child Development (WCD), Lalrinpuii, launched a promotional video on the emergency panic button at her office in the Mizoram Secretariat on Friday. The video, produced by the Mizoram State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) in collaboration with the WCD department, aims to raise public awareness about the central government's Vehicle Location Tracking System (VLTS). This safety initiative is designed to help citizens understand how the panic button and tracking devices installed in public transport vehicles can ensure swift emergency response and protection for women and children.
Background of the VLTS Initiative
Following the 2012 Nirbhaya case in New Delhi, the central government introduced stricter security measures for women and children. As part of these efforts, the VLTS project was developed. In 2018, the government mandated that all public vehicles be equipped with tracking devices and emergency panic buttons. The system enables authorities to identify a vehicle's location during emergencies and respond swiftly through coordinated action between monitoring centres, the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), and the police.
Implementation in Mizoram
In Mizoram, the transport department has begun implementing the project, with installations already underway in various public transport vehicles. The government emphasized that public awareness and understanding of the system are essential to ensure its effective use during emergencies. The promotional video is a key step in educating the public about this safety measure.
